She said week to week prices are going to change based on sales, so if you are driving across town to a store thinking you are going to get the best deal, that might not always be the case.

Hanna believes the best bet is to find a store close to you that you like, and learn to get the best deals at that store.

“Chat with the manager, say ‘Hey, where are we at with the price matching policy? With the double coupon policy? These are the items on my list right now, how can I make sure I get the best deal on them?.’”

Walmart offers a price match guarantee, and you can save at the other stores using coupons, and other cost saving measures, but that does take energy and time. Some busy families don’t have either.